Abstract: Hobby servo blocks are provided. In certain circumstances, servo blocks may increase a servo's load-bearing capabilities by helping to isolate the lateral load from the servo spline and case. The extreme versatility of servo blocks allow users to create complex, extremely rigid, structures with ease using standard servos. The robust framework acts as a servo exoskeleton, greatly enhancing the mechanical loads the servo can withstand. Additionally, servo blocks may include a hub pattern that is repeated throughout the framework to allow endless attachment options.

Abstract: A balloon display that simulates motions of a lighter-than-air balloon includes a balloon holder and an inflated balloon. The balloon holder includes a neck fastening assembly, and the inflated balloon is secured to the balloon holder by the neck fastening assembly. A compression spring balloon support extends upwardly relative to the neck fastening assembly to support a majority of the inflated balloon above the neck fastening assembly. The inflated balloon is secured to the neck fastening assembly and supported by the compression spring balloon support such that the balloon slightly loads the compression spring balloon support and the balloon tends to move up and down, side to side, and front to back as the compression spring balloon support reacts to the load of the balloon.

Abstract: A leg for use on hopping, running, jumping and walking machines. As incorporated into the bow leg hopper robot, a thrust actuator provides elastic energy to the leg which is automatically released during stance to control hopping height. Lateral motion is controlled by directing the leg angle at touchdown, which determines the angle of takeoff. The leg pivots freely on a hip bearing, and is automatically decoupled from the leg-angle positioner during stance to preclude hip torques that would disturb body attitude. Upright attitude is maintained without active control by allowing the body to hang from the hip joint. The leg may also be incorporated into multilegged running robots, and recreational vehicles.

Abstract: A fishing toy comprising a fishing tool and a fishing target. A motor capable of sinking in water is installed in the fishing target. A battery seat, a bait biting actuation means, a swinging means; a movable switch triggered by absorption is installed in the bait biting actuation means for conducting the motor to drive the swinging means to swing. The swinging means is installed by a decelerating gear on a rotary shaft of the motor and a push plate driven by an eccentric wheel. The fishing target is an aquatic animal or amphibian, such as a frog, with a body and four movable limbs. A front end of each limb is connected to the push plate of the swinging means. Thereby, as the fishing target is fished on a hook of a fish rod, the limbs of the fishing target present a vivid action. Thus, the applications of the products are increased and the present invention can be used in many aquatic animals or amphibians.

Abstract: A climbing toy device has a ring, a first climbing toy, a climbing mechanism disposed in the first climbing toy, a rope connected to the ring and the climbing mechanism, a second climbing toy, and a string connected to the ring and the second climbing toy.

Abstract: A climbing toy machine has a motor, a drive pinion set, a climbing gear set, a first rack plate, a second rack plate, and a retard gear. The drive pinion set and the climbing gear set are disposed between the first rack plate and the second rack plate. The drive pinion set engages with the climbing gear set. A disk is disposed under the first and the second rack plates. A seat is disposed on the disk. A first and a second U-shaped plates are disposed on the seat to receive the first rack plate. A third and a fourth U-shaped plates are disposed on the seat to receive the second rack plate. A movable plate is disposed between the first and the second rack plates. A press plate is connected to the movable plate. A protruded bar is disposed on the movable plate. A separator is disposed between the movable plate and the second rack plate. A spool is disposed between the separator and the second rack plate.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ornamental toy capable of running up and down mainly including a driving mechanism wrapped up by the ornamental toy and a long bead string extending through the driving mechanism. The driving mechanism includes a motor rotating a driving wheel of a clamp wheel set, so that beads of the string passing through the driving wheel set are received in recesses formed on the driving wheel and are clamped between said driving wheel and an idler of the clamp wheel set, allowing the driving mechanism wrapped in the ornamental toy to climb along the bead string. Since the idler is co-axially connected to a link which will be pushed outward by a cam connected to a reduction gear set actuated by the motor, the idler will be moved away from the driving wheel at a fixed interval due to the contact of the cam with the link, causing the clamp wheel set to disengage from the bead string, allowing the driving mechanism within the ornamental toy to slide down along the bead string.

Abstract: A climbing toy includes an upper line, a lower line and an upper reel mechanism from which the upper line depends and which selectively winds in the upper line. An action figure is connected to a lower end of the upper line. A lower reel mechanism is disposed in the action figure, and the lower line depends from the lower reel mechanism, which is biased to reel in the lower line. A fixing mechanism holds a lower end of the lower line. A switch is operably connected to the upper reel mechanism and is switchable between (i) an active state, in which the upper reel mechanism is activated to wind in the upper line, and (ii) an inactive state, in which the upper reel mechanism is not activated to wind in the upper line and allows the upper line to be unwound therefrom. In the active state, the action figure is pulled toward the upper reel and the lower line is unwound from the lower reel mechanism.

Abstract: A figurine simulating an invertedly suspended human, i.e. a bungee jumper, for suspended attachment to an automobile rear view mirror or other surface. The doll is provided with an elastic cord coupled to a suction cup and wrapped around the ankles of the figurine. Storage of excess cord is provided within an interior cavity of the figurine and such cord may be dispensed therefrom to change the suspended height of the doll. Alternate embodiments of the present invention include both a retracting assembly disposed within the interior cavity for retracting the excess cord through a rotation of the head of the figurine, and a label assembly coupled to the figurine for receiving and displaying cards having custom indicia thereon.

Abstract: A toy is hung and is movable on a cord between an upper limit position and a lower limit position. The toy includes a frame unit, a driving device, a planetary gearing, and a cord winding gearing assembly. The driving device has a power source installed on the frame unit, and a first output shaft journalled on the frame unit and driven by the power source. The sun gear of the planetary gearing is sleeved fixedly on the first output shaft so that, when driven by the driving device, the planetary gear of the planetary gearing rotates about the first output shaft. A return spring interconnects the frame unit and the cord winding gearing assembly so as to bias the driving gear of the cord winding gearing assembly to engage the planetary gear of the planetary gearing. The cord winding gearing assembly includes a reel connected to the cord winding gearing assembly so as to be driven by the power source to rotate in a direction, thereby winding the cord thereon.

Abstract: A new and improved bungee jumping toy includes an elevated platform and a platform support assembly, e.g. a toy crane, for supporting the elevated platform at a predetermined height above ground level. A jumper figure is capable of selectively standing on the elevated platform or of selectively jumping off the elevated platform. A cord supply assembly is retained by the cab portion of the crane. A resilient cord has a first cord portion connected to the jumper figure and has a second cord portion retained by the cord supply assembly. A first manual control assembly, which includes a manually operated first lever, is located in the cab portion of the crane and is used for controlling a length of the resilient cord payed out from the cord supply assembly to the jumper figure as the jumper figure undergoes a jump.

Abstract: A creature figure toy has an extensible tongue component, which may cooperate with the string by which it is secured to provide a trap for capturing objects. Abrupt retraction of the tongue component may be effected by pulling a tail component, attached to a second string, the effective length of which may be multiplied by a unique arrangement of tumblers and spools disposed within the body of the toy.

Abstract: A cord-climbing simulated creature has a body comprised of a bottom section and a top section with apertures on each side through which extend legs from a common web member disposed on each side. On the outer surface of the top section of the creature's body is an upstanding post. A winch assembly in the body includes a housing and a winch which has a pair of axially spaced winch sections of different diameter. An elongated flexible string member extends about the smaller diameter winch section and out the front end of the simulated creature and has its outer end attached to a hook element. The opposite end of the string-like member extends about the larger diameter winch section and out through the rear of the creature's body and its outer end is secured to a spool which is adapted to coil the string-like member thereabout and to seat on the post formed on the body member.

Abstract: An elevator for a toy playset has a drum wound cable attached to a carrier for toy figures. The carrier includes an elongated, open bottomed shell into which is secured a folded piece of high density foam material, such as foam polyethylene. Compressed together opposed faces of the material form a slit along the length of the open bottom of the shell. Hands of a toy figure are inserted into the slit and retained by the compressed foam as the figure is transported by winding and unwinding the elevator drum.